Q: How can I get members of my team to speak up and improve communication? A: Encourage them to stop assuming how others feel and start owning the interpretations they create. To see American management 20 years ago, visit a company in India today. Like many other developing countries, India imitates American business.  Yes, U.S. businesses […]
Innovation is the cornerstone for surviving and thriving in today’s world of V.U.C.A, Volitivity, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity; or what I describe in a white paper of the same name, The New Normal 2.0. To not be aware of nor respond to the seismic changes in our economy, demographics, buying patterns and workforce demands is a […]
Your business goals are probably already set. But, how about those for your personal development? And, what about re-evaluating those goals you have already set? Often, great plans start with a bang but end with a fizzle. So, why do well-intended people set goals but don’t reach them and what should we be doing differently? […]
Can we support our people and the planet without sacrificing profit? Up until recently, the primary goal in business was profit and the most common tool to measure it was the P&L Statement. However, changes in society are pushing business to redefine success and how to measure it. Three converging forces have set the stage […]
We all want to become better leaders, because leadership is about making a real difference in the world. We don’t want to just manage people, but lead them. If a management course or a coach isn’t in the budget and your company hasn’t done 360-degree reviews in years, you still can improve. AZ magazine worked […]